Thu 07 Nov, 2013 11:10 am
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Thu 07 Nov, 2013 4:28 pm
GPSGuided wrote:I read that soldiers are permitted to shop for their own equipment, as long as it adheres to published spec guidelines. Outdoors equipment manufacturers often have special product lines that suit the colour and needs of the military. My pair of Outdoor Research's Flashpoint tactical gloves in desert colour is an example. It talks about fire/flash resistance and gun handling...
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 4:41 pm
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 4:49 pm
wayno wrote:that might explain why despite the wide array of footwear there werent any vibram five fingers in the lineup....
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 6:05 pm
Spartan wrote:...they were 'written-off' in the process![]()
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 6:15 pm
forgie wrote:http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/supersized-mannequin-required-for-victoria-cross-recipient-ben-robertssmiths-uniform-20131105-2wyfl.html
Apparently He was wearing everyday brooks runners.
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 6:50 pm
nq111 wrote:forgie wrote:http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/supersized-mannequin-required-for-victoria-cross-recipient-ben-robertssmiths-uniform-20131105-2wyfl.html
Apparently He was wearing everyday brooks runners.
I believe the SAS are given much more freedom of scope with what they use - they could probably go bare foot if they figured that was best for them!
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 7:38 pm
GPSGuided wrote:Spartan wrote:...they were 'written-off' in the process![]()
Interesting perspective Spartan! Glad to hear that the quality and utility of gears have improved dramatically.
Now, what did you mean by 'written-off' there? Disintegrated during the engagement or what?
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 7:40 pm
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 8:01 pm
Anoola wrote:nq111 wrote:forgie wrote:http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/supersized-mannequin-required-for-victoria-cross-recipient-ben-robertssmiths-uniform-20131105-2wyfl.html
Apparently He was wearing everyday brooks runners.
I believe the SAS are given much more freedom of scope with what they use - they could probably go bare foot if they figured that was best for them!
Correct. There are no restrictions on footwear or pretty much any other form of equipment in the Aus SAS.
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 8:17 pm
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 8:19 pm
Anoola wrote:Correct. There are no restrictions on footwear or pretty much any other form of equipment in the Aus SAS.
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 8:21 pm
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 8:22 pm
GPSGuided wrote:I guess we don't have an SAS member on this forum to arbitrate.
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 8:26 pm
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 8:27 pm
Anoola wrote:I'm not trying to start an argument either. Just politely letting you know that you're wrong.
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 8:29 pm
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 8:31 pm
Anoola wrote:First hand mate, and you?
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 8:33 pm
Spartan wrote:Perhaps ...
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 8:35 pm
GPSGuided wrote:Spartan wrote:Perhaps ...
I thought SAS members have to maintain their secrecy, so as such will not reveal their position publicly. It's alright. It's not an important enough issue to argue over.
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 8:46 pm
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 8:52 pm
andrewa wrote:Interesting banter....
So, which of you has served in SAS? ......
One of my best friends was a member for many years.
A
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Thu 07 Nov, 2013 9:02 pm
slparker wrote:"Yawn"
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 9:05 pm
slparker wrote:"Yawn"
Thu 07 Nov, 2013 9:07 pm
Anoola wrote:slparker wrote:"Yawn"
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